Near Blackhead Mountain Trail
Black Dome stands in the distance from the Blackhead West Viewpoint.
Near Blackhead Mountain Trail
Heading to Black Dome
Near Blackhead Mountain Trail
Snow in the Black Dome Valley
Near Blackhead Mountain Trail
Nearing the summit of Blackhead, Black Dome is visible on the right (hiker's left).
Near Blackhead Mountain Trail
Onward to Black Dome

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Blackhead Mountain Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A trail leading from the Black Dome Mountain Trail up to the summit of Blackhead, the 4th tallest peak in the Catskills.
0.6
mi
Distance
513
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
513ft
Elevation Gain
7ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,939ft
High Point
3,417ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short spur trail leads from the Black Dome Mountain Trail at the shoulder between Black Dome and Blackhead Mountains. The trail heads east up the relatively steep ascent, but there is less scrambling than the ascent to Black Dome. There are some great views as you climb.

Route Conditions

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Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
It was snowing lightly. The trail had light snow in it. We ascended blackhead from Lockwood Gap without any problems. We used microspikes on the way back down to Lockwood gap. The steep sections were slippery but minimal ice.
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
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